An exploration of the surfing experience through the use of lo-fi and analog photographic mediums.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

some of Glider's non-surf related favorites

These are two of my favorite non-surfing related pictures. I am drawn to urban scenery and the ever present "strangeness" that is evident in the visual landscape in the outskirts of urban locations. I miss having easy access to these locations as I was always so excited by what may be evident. The streetpreacher was shot in Spanish Harlem and the urban swing was in the outskirts of the Bronx.

The surf continues to be rather dismal and extremely cold in these parts. Hoping to post-up some new negs shortly. I got a vintage Diana on the way which i am stoked to get my hands on. If your in NY and have an interesting quiver I'd love to come and take some shots, please leave me a note if open to sharing your shots boards with others.

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Why?

While the act of surfing and the process of taking photographs vary greatly in the experience of physical sensations, I would argue that the acts do have a defining common point. Both pursuits require an attitude of bare attention and a high level of mindfulness. It is through this mental perspective that we truly open up to the continually changing qualities of our experiences, whether it be the ever changing dynamic experience of a wave-riding or the "seeing" of the subtle qualities of our visual landscape.

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Please note that the photographs on this web-blog should be viewed as "sketches" or work prints. Fine art archival prints are individually fine-tuned with regards to tonality and contrast. If interested in obtaining a photograph seen on the blog please email me at brullj@gmail.com